

Highly Hydrated
Highly Hydrated Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. My topic today may sound a little basic – it’s about drinking water. This is something most of...


Live A Little!
Live A Little! Melissa R. Rich This is a little known fact – I just discovered it – but June 18th is National Splurge Day. I had no idea...


Keeping Kids Safe
Keeping Kids Safe Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. I have 2 sons who are now grown; David is 28 and Josh is 26. I remember when they were in...


Retrain Your Brain
Retrain Your Brain Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. I can’t count the number of times over the years I’ve seen people who aren’t in a great...


Thank You For Your Service
Thank You For Your Service Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. Yesterday was Memorial Day and, for a lot of people, I think the meaning has gotten...

Choose to be Happy
Choose to be Happy Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. In the mental health field you end up seeing a lot of people from a variety of backgrounds. ...


Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. Most of us have an emotional/mental bent in one direction or another – optimism or...


Habits – Hurtful or Helpful?
Habits – Hurtful or Helpful? WHC Blog Post Dr. Melissa R. Rich I’ve often said that I love a good habit. In my opinion they can make...


Choose to Save A Life
Choose to Save A Life Melissa R. Rich, Ph.D. This isn’t what I originally planned to write about but when I saw what day it was I...


Start Becoming Who You Want to Be
Start Becoming Who You Want to Be Melissa R. Rich, LMFT, Ph.D. I’m writing about making choices this year because it’s something we all...